There are a variety of reasons that outdoor photographs may appear flat and lifeless, even when a location is spectacular. Maybe you used the wrong camera settings, or perhaps the light just wasn't right. In either case, today's Photoshop tutorial demonstrates how to transform images from meh to WOW by employing easy-to-use Dodge and Burn tools during post processing.
Environmental portraits are a lot of fun to make, even if people pictures aren't your thing. One reason is that you don't need any special gear, or even a simple flash, if you understand how to work with whatever illumination exists on location. And this holds true whether you're shooting during the day or after the sun drops below the horizon.
The handheld light meter is an extremely powerful accessory that was far more popular in the days of 35mm photography. But this versatile and precise tool is just as valuable when shooting with modern digital cameras, and this tutorial explains why, when, and how.
If you're struggling with the autofocus of your camera and not achieving razor-sharp images on a consistent basis you've come to the right place. The following tutorial from an experienced pro demonstrates a variety of common mistakes and foolproof solutions for perfect results.
We are thrilled to announce the winners of GuruShots' photo challenge, Tell a Story. Participants were tasked with capturing a moment that tells a compelling narrative, a feeling that resonates deep within, or a scene that transports viewers to new and exciting places.
Sooner or later we all find ourselves in a creative rut that results in boring, uninspired images. This quick tutorial provides seven pro tips for getting your artistic juices flowing in a hurry so that the photos you make will once again be interesting and impressive.
Accurate Colors are an essential component of every image you capture unless, of course, monochrome is your thing. To get everything right it's important to understand the Color Space settings that are available, and how they impact your work.
Fulfilling their goal of providing category-leading, accelerated camera-to-client workflow, Imagen has announced integration with Pic-Time, a premier online gallery and customer management platform. What does this mean to photographers?
We often strive to shoot photos with out-of-focus backgrounds to draw more attention to a key subject within the frame. But what do you do when an entire shot is in focus? This quick tutorial from the Adobe Live YouTube channel demonstrates a simple solution for processing the image in Lightroom for a realistic look..
Today's tutorial from our friends at Adorama TV begins with a simple question from a reader: "I'm considering switching from shooting in color to black and white for my portraits work. What are some key differences to consider when composing and editing in monochrome?"